Opisthocomus
Definition
Noun 1. A genus of birds: Opisthocomus is the genus name for a single, unique species of tropical bird, commonly known as the hoatzin. It is the only genus within the family Opisthocomidae.
Usage
- The word is used primarily in scientific and zoological contexts to classify this specific bird taxonomically.
- It is a proper noun and is always capitalized.
Examples
- The strange digestive system of Opisthocomus hoazin has been the subject of extensive study.
- Opisthocomus is often described as a "living fossil" due to its primitive anatomical features.
- The only living representative of the genus Opisthocomus is found in the Amazon and Orinoco basins.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy, is the genus, which groups with the species name () to form the full scientific name .
Variants and Related Words
- Hoatzin (n.): The common name for the bird of the genus .
- Opisthocomidae (n.): The biological family name that contains only the genus .
Synonyms
- Hoatzin
Notes
- There are no idioms, phrasal verbs, or multiple common meanings for this word, as it is a very specific scientific term.
Noun
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type genus of the Opisthocomidae: hoatzins
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